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SIP Vs FD

Updated on March 25, 2026 , 21180 views

Which is a Better Investment Option?

Individuals are always in a catch 22 situation when it comes to choosing between FD and SIP for investment. SIP is a mode of investment in Mutual Funds through which individuals can deposit small amounts at regular intervals. FD, on the other hand, is an investment avenue where people deposit a certain amount for a fixed tenure and get back the amount with interest during maturity. So, let us understand which is better between FD and SIP, SIP return calculator, Top SIP to invest, and much more.

What is a Systematic Investment Plan or SIP?

Systematic Investment plan or SIP is an investment mode in Mutual Funds which allows people to deposit small amount at regular intervals. SIP can also be referred to as a goal-based investment. SIP is one of the beauties of Mutual Funds through which people can invest as per their convenience. Through SIP people can plan to achieve many objectives like purchasing a house, purchasing a vehicle, planning for higher education, and much more. Though SIP mode of investment is available in many schemes, however, it is generally referred in the context of Equity Funds.

SIP VS FD

People can start their SIP investment with the amount as low as INR 500.

What is a Fixed Deposit or FD?

Fixed Deposit of FD refers to an investment avenue which is generally offered by banks and Post Office. In case of FD, people need to deposit a considerable amount as a one-time payment for a fixed time frame. Here, people get back their investment amount at the end of the tenure. However, people cannot break the FD during the tenure and if they try to break they need to pay some charges to the Bank. The FD income earns interest on the investment. This interest income earned is taxable in the hands of investors.

Which One to Choose?

Since SIP is an investment mode in Mutual Funds while FD is an investment avenue it itself; both of them show different characteristics. So, let us understand the differences between both of them.

Minimum Investment

The minimum investment in Mutual Funds through SIP mode of investment starts with INR 500. Therefore, it can be ensured that it does not pinch people’s pockets much. Moreover, the frequency of SIP can also be set as monthly or quarterly as per people’s convenience. On the other hand, in FD the minimum investment amount ranges between INR 1,000-10,0000. Since FD investment is through lump sum mode, therefore, people do not keep on Investing the amount.

Tenure

FDs being a traditional investment avenue are considered for both short-term and long-term investment. The tenure of FD can be 6 months, 1 year and can go up to 5 years. On the contrary, SIP is generally chosen for long-term investment. Since SIP is generally referred in the context of equity funds, the long-term investment would help you to earn maximum revenues. In addition, people can enjoy maximum benefits if they are held longer.

Returns

The returns on FD is fixed in the form of interest which does not change over a period of time. For the Financial Year 2017-18, the FD rates range between 6%-7% approximately if the investment is kept for one year. On the contrary, in case of SIP, the returns are not fixed as the returns are dependent on the performance of the underlying equity shares. However, if the Mutual Funds are held for a period of more than five years have given historical returns of more than 15%.

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Risk Appetite

The risk-appetite of FD is considered to be less as compared to SIP. FDs are generally offered by banks. On the other hand, the risk appetite of SIP is more than the FD. However, if the SIP is held for a longer-tenure, the probabilities of loss reduces.

Liquidity

The liquidity in case of SIP is more as compared to FD. In case of SIP, if people redeem their investment they can get the money back in T+3 days for equity funds. However, in case of debt funds, the settlement period is T+1 days. However, in case of fixed deposits, it is not easy to redeem it. Even if people try for premature withdrawals, they need to pay some charges to the bank.

Taxation

The taxation rules in case of Mutual Funds and FDs both are different. In case of FDs, for the Financial year 2017-18, the interest earned is charged as per the individual’s regular tax slabs. However, as SIP is generally with respect to equity funds, therefore the tax rules related to equity funds are explained as follows.

For the Financial Year 2017-18, if the equity funds are sold after one year from the date of purchase, they are applicable for long-term Capital Gains which is not taxable. However, if these funds are sold before one year from the date of purchase then; it is subject to short-term capital gain which is charged at a flat rate of 15% irrespective of the individual’s tax slab.

Characteristics

SIP has a lot of features such as rupee cost averaging, the Power of Compounding, and so on, which is not available in case of an FD. So, let us see what do these characteristics mean.

1. Rupee Cost Averaging

In case of SIP, people invest in Mutual Fund units at regular time periods when the markets are showing different price behaviour. Therefore, when the markets are showing a downtrend, people can purchase more units and vice versa. Therefore, the purchase price of units gets averaged out due to SIP. However, in case of FD, this feature is not available as the amount is deposited for only one time.

2. Power of Compounding

SIP is applicable to compounding. Compounding refers to the compound interest where the interest amount is calculated on the principal amount and already accumulated interest. In case of FD, the interest amount is also subject to compounding.

3. Disciplined Savings Habit

SIP develops disciplined savings habit among individuals as people need to deposit money at regular intervals. On the contrary, in FD as people deposit the money only once, they may or may not develop a disciplined savings habit.

The table given below summarizes the differences between SIP and Fixed Deposits.

Parameters SIP Fixed Deposits
Returns Varies as per the Fund’s performance Predetermined
Minimum Investment Starts from INR 500 Ranges between INR 1,000 – 10,000
Tenure Generally used for long-term Both Short and Long-term tenure
Risk High Low
Liquidity High Low
Taxation Short-term: Taxed at a Flat Rate of 15% Long-term: Not Taxed Taxed as per individual’s slab rates
Features Rupee Cost Averaging, Power of Compounding, & Disciplined Savings Habit Power of Compounding

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 5 funds

  • Category: Equity
  • Sub-category: Sectoral, Multi%20Cap, Large%20Cap, Large%20&%20Mid%20Cap, Mid%20Cap, Value, Focused, Small%20Cap, Dividend%20Yield, Contra
  • Investment Option: SIP
  • Minimum fund age: 1 year
  • Sorted On : drat (high to low)
  • Tags: fcpro
  • No Of Funds: 5

Best SIP to Invest for FY 26 - 27

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)Min SIP Investment3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2024 (%)
DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund Growth ₹104.213
↑ 1.26
₹1,990 500 6.112.422.423.72117.5
Franklin Build India Fund Growth ₹135.387
↓ -2.15
₹3,174 500 -4.9-3.64.725.122.43.7
Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund Growth ₹77.8047
↓ -1.67
₹4,882 1,000 -8.3-6.52.817.313.2-3.7
Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund Growth ₹320.217
↓ -7.90
₹30,712 1,000 -8.7-4.92.717.114.95.6
Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund Growth ₹89.05
↓ -2.21
₹9,392 100 -11.6-10.22.321.815.84.7
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 25 Mar 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 5 Funds showcased

CommentaryDSP Natural Resources and New Energy FundFranklin Build India FundAditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap FundKotak Equity Opportunities FundInvesco India Growth Opportunities Fund
Point 1Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,990 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,174 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹4,882 Cr).Highest AUM (₹30,712 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹9,392 Cr).
Point 2Established history (17+ yrs).Established history (16+ yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).Established history (18+ yrs).
Point 3Top rated.Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 5★ (lower mid).Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
Point 4Risk profile: High.Risk profile: High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.Risk profile: Moderately High.
Point 55Y return: 20.95% (upper mid).5Y return: 22.35% (top quartile).5Y return: 13.22% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 14.88% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 15.77% (lower mid).
Point 63Y return: 23.70% (upper mid).3Y return: 25.05% (top quartile).3Y return: 17.27% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 17.10% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 21.84% (lower mid).
Point 71Y return: 22.43% (top quartile).1Y return: 4.73% (upper mid).1Y return: 2.79% (lower mid).1Y return: 2.70% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 2.27% (bottom quartile).
Point 8Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 4.65 (top quartile).Alpha: -0.77 (bottom quartile).
Point 9Sharpe: 2.40 (top quartile).Sharpe: 1.51 (lower mid).Sharpe: 0.95 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 1.60 (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.02 (bottom quartile).
Point 10Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).Information ratio: 0.01 (upper mid).Information ratio: 0.70 (top quartile).

DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,990 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 20.95% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 23.70% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 22.43% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.40 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

Franklin Build India Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,174 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.35% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 25.05% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 4.73% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.51 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹4,882 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 13.22% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 17.27% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 2.79% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.95 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).

Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹30,712 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 14.88% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 17.10% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 2.70% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 4.65 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.60 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.01 (upper mid).

Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹9,392 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.77% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 21.84% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 2.27% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.77 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.02 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.70 (top quartile).

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1. DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

To seek to generate capital appreciation and provide long term growth opportunities by investing in equity and equity related securities of companies domiciled in India whose predominant economic activity is in the (a) discovery, development, production, or distribution of natural resources, viz., energy, mining etc; (b) alternative energy and energy technology sectors, with emphasis given to renewable energy, automotive and on-site power generation, energy storage and enabling energy technologies. also invest a certain portion of its corpus in the equity and equity related securities of companies domiciled overseas, which are principally engaged in the discovery, development, production or distribution of natural resources and alternative energy and/or the units shares of Merrill Lynch international Investment Funds New Energy Fund, Merrill Lynch International Investment Funds World Energy Fund and similar other overseas mutual fund schemes.

Research Highlights for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,990 Cr).
  • Established history (17+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 20.95% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 23.70% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 22.43% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 2.40 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Higher exposure to Energy vs peer median.
  • Higher exposure to Cash Equivalent (bond sector) vs peer median.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~88%).
  • Largest holding BGF World Energy I2 (~10.5%).

Below is the key information for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Apr 08
NAV (25 Mar 26) ₹104.213 ↑ 1.26   (1.22 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,990 on 28 Feb 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd.
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.99
Sharpe Ratio 2.4
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹12,942
28 Feb 23₹13,335
29 Feb 24₹19,096
28 Feb 25₹18,712
28 Feb 26₹26,378

DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹505,644.
Net Profit of ₹205,644
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Returns for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 25 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -5.3%
3 Month 6.1%
6 Month 12.4%
1 Year 22.4%
3 Year 23.7%
5 Year 21%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 14%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 17.5%
2023 13.9%
2022 31.2%
2021 9.8%
2020 42.8%
2019 11.5%
2018 4.4%
2017 -15.3%
2016 43.1%
2015 43.1%
Fund Manager information for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund
NameSinceTenure
Rohit Singhania1 Jul 1213.67 Yr.

Data below for DSP Natural Resources and New Energy Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Energy42.75%
Basic Materials34.63%
Utility7.31%
Industrials1.48%
Technology1.04%
Consumer Cyclical0.09%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash11.69%
Equity88.31%
Debt0%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
BGF World Energy I2
Investment Fund | -
10%₹208 Cr602,478
Jindal Steel Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 20 | JINDALSTEL
9%₹188 Cr1,511,761
↑ 155,095
Tata Steel Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 16 | TATASTEEL
9%₹187 Cr8,808,711
↑ 912,125
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | ONGC
8%₹165 Cr5,905,732
Petronet LNG Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 18 | PETRONET
6%₹112 Cr3,461,007
↑ 1,280,641
Oil India Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 24 | OIL
4%₹87 Cr1,801,812
↓ -152,617
Indian Oil Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 May 25 | IOC
4%₹82 Cr4,371,802
↑ 1,061,923
BGF Sustainable Energy I2
Investment Fund | -
4%₹82 Cr330,203
National Aluminium Co Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 22 | NATIONALUM
3%₹68 Cr1,928,199
↓ -510,856
Coal India Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 22 | COALINDIA
3%₹66 Cr1,533,115

2. Franklin Build India Fund

The Scheme seeks to achieve capital appreciation by investing in companies engaged directly or indirectly in infrastructure related activities.

Research Highlights for Franklin Build India Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,174 Cr).
  • Established history (16+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 22.35% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 25.05% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 4.73% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: 1.51 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Higher exposure to Industrials vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • Largest holding Larsen & Toubro Ltd (~9.0%).

Below is the key information for Franklin Build India Fund

Franklin Build India Fund
Growth
Launch Date 4 Sep 09
NAV (27 Mar 26) ₹135.387 ↓ -2.15   (-1.56 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹3,174 on 28 Feb 26
Category Equity - Sectoral
AMC Franklin Templeton Asst Mgmt(IND)Pvt Ltd
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 2.01
Sharpe Ratio 1.51
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹12,098
28 Feb 23₹13,800
29 Feb 24₹23,698
28 Feb 25₹23,292
28 Feb 26₹29,368

Franklin Build India Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹530,691.
Net Profit of ₹230,691
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Returns for Franklin Build India Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 25 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -8.9%
3 Month -4.9%
6 Month -3.6%
1 Year 4.7%
3 Year 25.1%
5 Year 22.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 3.7%
2023 27.8%
2022 51.1%
2021 11.2%
2020 45.9%
2019 5.4%
2018 6%
2017 -10.7%
2016 43.3%
2015 8.4%
Fund Manager information for Franklin Build India Fund
NameSinceTenure
Ajay Argal18 Oct 214.37 Yr.
Kiran Sebastian7 Feb 224.06 Yr.
Sandeep Manam18 Oct 214.37 Yr.

Data below for Franklin Build India Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials35.45%
Financial Services15.13%
Utility13.58%
Energy13.01%
Basic Materials7.31%
Communication Services7.17%
Real Estate2.41%
Consumer Cyclical1.51%
Technology1%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.44%
Equity96.56%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 20 | LT
9%₹285 Cr665,000
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 20 | INDIGO
6%₹203 Cr420,000
↑ 70,000
Oil & Natural Gas Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 19 | ONGC
6%₹191 Cr6,825,000
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 21 | RELIANCE
6%₹176 Cr1,260,000
NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 16 | NTPC
5%₹152 Cr3,978,727
Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 12 | AXISBANK
4%₹138 Cr1,000,000
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 09 | BHARTIARTL
4%₹133 Cr710,000
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 25 | HDFCBANK
4%₹133 Cr1,500,000
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 14 | SBIN
4%₹114 Cr950,000
↓ -50,000
Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | POWERGRID
3%₹108 Cr3,600,000

3. Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

(Erstwhile Aditya Birla Sun Life Small & Midcap Fund)

An Open ended Small and Mid Cap Equity Scheme with an objective to generate consistent long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies considered to be small and midcap. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in fixed income securities including money market instruments, in order to meet liquidity requirements from time to time.

Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹4,882 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 13.22% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 17.27% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 2.79% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.95 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~96%).
  • Largest holding Navin Fluorine International Ltd (~2.9%).

Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund
Growth
Launch Date 31 May 07
NAV (27 Mar 26) ₹77.8047 ↓ -1.67   (-2.10 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹4,882 on 28 Feb 26
Category Equity - Small Cap
AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.89
Sharpe Ratio 0.95
Information Ratio 0
Alpha Ratio 0
Min Investment 1,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹11,988
28 Feb 23₹12,024
29 Feb 24₹17,652
28 Feb 25₹16,665
28 Feb 26₹20,103

Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹426,080.
Net Profit of ₹126,080
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Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 25 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -7.4%
3 Month -8.3%
6 Month -6.5%
1 Year 2.8%
3 Year 17.3%
5 Year 13.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 11.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 -3.7%
2023 21.5%
2022 39.4%
2021 -6.5%
2020 51.4%
2019 19.8%
2018 -11.5%
2017 -22.6%
2016 56.7%
2015 9.7%
Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund
NameSinceTenure
Abhinav Khandelwal31 Oct 241.33 Yr.
Dhaval Joshi21 Nov 223.27 Yr.

Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Small Cap Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services22.86%
Consumer Cyclical16.16%
Industrials15.26%
Health Care14.35%
Basic Materials11.61%
Consumer Defensive7.2%
Real Estate4.2%
Technology2.43%
Utility1.42%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash4.5%
Equity95.5%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Navin Fluorine International Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 20 | NAVINFLUOR
3%₹144 Cr230,000
↓ -10,000
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | MCX
3%₹138 Cr566,000
Sai Life Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 25 | SAILIFE
3%₹128 Cr1,286,665
↑ 40,880
TD Power Systems Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | TDPOWERSYS
2%₹119 Cr1,312,944
↓ -149,060
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | KARURVYSYA
2%₹113 Cr3,472,155
↓ -600,000
CCL Products (India) Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 May 20 | CCL
2%₹109 Cr1,078,825
Ramco Cements Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 25 | RAMCOCEM
2%₹97 Cr858,998
Arvind Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | ARVIND
2%₹93 Cr2,642,013
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 23 | 543308
2%₹89 Cr1,200,000
PNB Housing Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | PNBHOUSING
2%₹89 Cr1,081,130

4. Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund

(Erstwhile Kotak Opportunities Scheme)

To generate capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related securities. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹30,712 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (21 yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 14.88% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 17.10% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 2.70% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 4.65 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.60 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.01 (upper mid).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~99%).
  • Largest holding HDFC Bank Ltd (~5.6%).

Below is the key information for Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund

Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Sep 04
NAV (27 Mar 26) ₹320.217 ↓ -7.90   (-2.41 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹30,712 on 28 Feb 26
Category Equity - Large & Mid Cap
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.6
Sharpe Ratio 1.6
Information Ratio 0.01
Alpha Ratio 4.65
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹11,757
28 Feb 23₹12,693
29 Feb 24₹17,596
28 Feb 25₹18,065
28 Feb 26₹22,274

Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹436,710.
Net Profit of ₹136,710
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Returns for Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 25 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -10%
3 Month -8.7%
6 Month -4.9%
1 Year 2.7%
3 Year 17.1%
5 Year 14.9%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 17.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 5.6%
2023 24.2%
2022 29.3%
2021 7%
2020 30.4%
2019 16.5%
2018 13.2%
2017 -5.6%
2016 34.9%
2015 9.6%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund
NameSinceTenure
Harsha Upadhyaya4 Aug 1213.58 Yr.

Data below for Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services30.16%
Industrials17.08%
Consumer Cyclical12.58%
Basic Materials11.76%
Health Care7.5%
Technology5.88%
Energy5.35%
Communication Services2.83%
Utility2.62%
Consumer Defensive1.45%
Real Estate0.47%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.09%
Equity98.9%
Other0%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 23 | HDFCBANK
6%₹1,731 Cr19,500,000
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | SBIN
5%₹1,502 Cr12,500,000
Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 18 | BEL
4%₹1,245 Cr28,000,000
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 10 | ICICIBANK
3%₹965 Cr7,000,000
Eternal Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 23 | 543320
3%₹862 Cr35,000,000
Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 12 | AXISBANK
3%₹858 Cr6,200,000
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 13 | LT
3%₹791 Cr1,850,000
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 21 | BHARTIARTL
2%₹714 Cr3,800,000
↑ 150,000
Coromandel International Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 16 | COROMANDEL
2%₹710 Cr3,200,000
↓ -50,001
Hero MotoCorp Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 20 | HEROMOTOCO
2%₹699 Cr1,225,000

5. Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund

(Erstwhile Invesco India Growth Fund)

The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate long-term capital growth from a diversified portfolio of predominantly equity and equity-related securities. However, there can be no assurance that the objectives of the scheme will be achieved.

Research Highlights for Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹9,392 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.77% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 21.84% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 2.27% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.77 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.02 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: 0.70 (top quartile).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~98%).
  • Largest holding Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares (~7.2%).

Below is the key information for Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund

Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund
Growth
Launch Date 9 Aug 07
NAV (27 Mar 26) ₹89.05 ↓ -2.21   (-2.42 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹9,392 on 28 Feb 26
Category Equity - Large & Mid Cap
AMC Invesco Asset Management (India) Private Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1.82
Sharpe Ratio 1.03
Information Ratio 0.7
Alpha Ratio -0.77
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
28 Feb 21₹10,000
28 Feb 22₹11,243
28 Feb 23₹11,536
29 Feb 24₹17,100
28 Feb 25₹18,501
28 Feb 26₹22,438

Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹447,579.
Net Profit of ₹147,579
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Returns for Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 25 Mar 26

DurationReturns
1 Month -9.3%
3 Month -11.6%
6 Month -10.2%
1 Year 2.3%
3 Year 21.8%
5 Year 15.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.5%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 4.7%
2023 37.5%
2022 31.6%
2021 -0.4%
2020 29.7%
2019 13.3%
2018 10.7%
2017 -0.2%
2016 39.6%
2015 3.3%
Fund Manager information for Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund
NameSinceTenure
Aditya Khemani9 Nov 232.31 Yr.

Data below for Invesco India Growth Opportunities Fund as on 28 Feb 26

Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services29.53%
Health Care20.7%
Consumer Cyclical19.39%
Industrials13.51%
Real Estate6.48%
Basic Materials4.43%
Technology2.8%
Communication Services1.49%
Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.65%
Equity98.33%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd Ordinary Shares (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | MAXHEALTH
7%₹674 Cr6,175,405
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | INDIGO
6%₹559 Cr1,158,441
↑ 28,156
BSE Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | BSE
5%₹428 Cr1,580,775
Sai Life Sciences Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 24 | SAILIFE
5%₹428 Cr4,283,799
Trent Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 22 | TRENT
5%₹425 Cr1,089,122
↑ 105,600
Eternal Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 23 | 543320
4%₹406 Cr16,475,309
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 15 | ICICIBANK
4%₹375 Cr2,718,707
↑ 156,695
Swiggy Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 24 | SWIGGY
4%₹332 Cr11,008,816
The Federal Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 22 | FEDERALBNK
4%₹329 Cr10,987,013
↓ -1,462,108
L&T Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | LTF
3%₹322 Cr11,339,315
↓ -2,065,282

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